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Why are talar neck fractures so prone to avascular necrosis?

Sometimes a simple x-ray can say it all. With all of the advanced testing that we have today, a simple x-ray can speak volumes. You aren’t always able to capture the subtleties of bones and joints with each and every x-ray. But every s...

When is surgery indicated in 5th metatarsal fractures?

It's been a busy week for metatarsal fractures. I’ve seen three 5th metatarsal fractures this week. One was a fracture that required open reduction with internal fixation (surgery). One was treated with conservative care. The third case was...

Lessons learned from a foot surgeon undergoing foot surgery

One of the factors that motivated me to go into podiatry as a young man was in fact a bit personal. Being born with bilateral club feet, I felt I might have a little more empathy for folks who suffered from foot and ankle pain. It’s bee...

Gout as a differential diagnosis for os trigonum syndrome in adolescent patients

Posterior ankle pain in the adolescent patient population is a relatively uncommon complaint. What is the differential diagnosis for posterior ankle pain in the adolescent population? Most clinicians would not consid...